On Saturday March 22, 2014 young surfers from Mexico and the U.S. gathered in San Miguel, Baja California to participate in the 4th Annual Walter Caloca Surf Contest. Organized by Alfredo Ramirez and United Athletes of the Pacific Ocean (UAPO) with the help of Zach Plopper and WILDCOAST/COSTASALVAJE, the event provided a forum for young surfers to rip 2-4′ waves and celebrate international friendships. Additionally, Day 1, included the SUP and bodyboard divisions.

It was a great day. Day 2 on March 23, is the open event. The photos here are all from Day 1.

Daniel Dedina with San Miguel local and artist Jaime Noia.

Afredo Ramirez of UAPO with competitors. The best part of this contest is bringing together surfers from Mexico and the U.S.

Girls contestants.

Daniel Dedina, Jack Stewart and Cameron Bartz from IB.

Jack Stewart and Cameron Bartz await their final heat.

Cameron Bartz.

Lance Mann

Paul Stewart.

Daniel Dedina

Dakotah Hooker

Josh Johnson

Dakotah Hooker.

Paul Stewart.

Javi Meza

Daniel Dedina

SUP finalists.

Grom finalists.

Girls finalists.

Bodyboard finalists.

Junior finalists.

Cameron Bartz, Paul Steward, Lance Mann and Daniel Dedina. It is great to see so many young surfers surfing and making friends south of the border. It is great for them to travel and make lots of friends up and down the coast. That is the true spirit of surfing.